By Bob Barber Summertime is here again and with it comes those family vacations. The greatest thing about family vacations is not necessarily where you go, but about building those lasting memories which are formed spending quality time together. Nothing can replace those experiences together as a family roasting hot dogs and making s'mores around [...]
By Bob Barber When we hear the word “legacy,” we often think of the material wealth that will be left to our children and grandchildren after we pass on. But I believe it’s much deeper than that. It’s also your beliefs, your values, your traditions, and heritage. It’s the stories, photographs, videos, and memories your [...]
By Bob Barber In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared the 3rd Sunday of every June as Father’s Day. This will be the second Father's Day that I will be without my dad since his passing, and I miss him. I was very fortunate to have a dad that loved the Lord and me unconditionally. My [...]
The use of money can seem very complicated at times. But really, it only has four basic uses: Live Balancing provision and protection (God's protection, my responsibility to provide) How much is enough? Give Giving breaks the power of money Owe (Debt & Taxes) Debt always mortgages in the future I owe taxes, [...]
By Bob Barber So far this year is turning out to be much like last year for overall bond and stock markets. As of this writing (May 31, 2016) the S&P 500 trailing one year return (May 31, 2015 through May 31, 2016) is right at break even not including dividends (Google Finance). Our fee [...]
By Bob Barber Once again we are including “The Cycle of Market Emotions” chart. I am noticing from talking to many people on a daily basis who are both clients and not clients, that they are starting to “Give Up” and are “Hopeless” with such low returns in the markets over many months. Please look [...]
Did you realize if you have a fee based managed account with Christian Financial Advisors and are paying our annual advisory fee, you also have access to more services for no additional charge? Below is a list of these services: A personal, comprehensive, mobile friendly website, that integrates your complete financial picture in one secure [...]
By Kirsten Otto Looking for ideas to tell your mom “I Love You” this Mother’s Day? How about doing something unique and different from the standard card and flowers? What about giving toward a water well in an African village as a reminder of your mom’s provision for you growing up? Sponsor a child in [...]
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Photo by Karen Klasi & can be found on karenklasiwrites.com “On May 1, 1865, freed slaves gathered in Charleston, South Carolina to commemorate the death of Union soldiers and the end of the American Civil War. Three years later, General John Logan issued a special order that May 30, 1868 be observed as Decoration Day, [...]
